The UPS Doesn’t Come By Anymore…

A delivery truck just stopped by my neighbours house to deliver a package. I suddenly had a feeling of loss. Sadness. Tears welling in my eyes. It has been so long since a package has been delivered to my house. Suddenly I am missing my husband and a cry session follows. I don't shop online. … Continue reading The UPS Doesn’t Come By Anymore… →

Life… Journey or Destination

In the last month I went to two funerals. They could not have been any more different. The first was my mother-in -law. She was coming up on her 95th birthday but her health was failing. She had a long and varied life but she had lost her husband as well as two children and … Continue reading Life… Journey or Destination →

The Bears Are Waking Up – Beware The Selfie Tourist

I was listening to the radio the other day when it was reported that The Boss was awake and had been spotted. He is officially #122 but he is better known for his well earned moniker The Boss. Rumour has it he has sired a good number of grizzlies out there. He was hit by … Continue reading The Bears Are Waking Up – Beware The Selfie Tourist →

I’ve Never Bought A Car

Well that is a little misleading. I drive and I will hate it one day when someone decides I am a menace and my license is revoked. Oh wait, that already happened. But I got it back after a month. Apparently there are penalties for speeding. And getting caught one too many times. No what … Continue reading I’ve Never Bought A Car →

The Open Road

I came home from the cabin the other day after being trapped there for a few days longer than expected. I was on my motorbike and the weather turned yucky. Of course, I wasn't prepared with rain gear or the zip in jacket liner or even my warm gloves. I was going to spend the … Continue reading The Open Road →

When The Trendy and Street Meet

Years ago I had to drop something off to the home of a co-worker. He lived in a high rise condo in downtown Calgary. The area was what would now be called the East Village. It was a lonely building as homes and buildings had been knocked down and the community was in a state … Continue reading When The Trendy and Street Meet →

Seeing Life From Both Sides (I get it now Joni)

As the New Year comes around, once again we like to reflect on the past year and we decide what we want to change or perhaps fix. Now I am at an age where my reflections aren't just on the last year, but on how many years have come and gone. While this is a time when … Continue reading Seeing Life From Both Sides (I get it now Joni) →